Amid the ancient tree’s sprawling roots, Solène and her classmates perform a sacred ceremony to summon Papa Legba, the guardian of the crossroads. Guided by Manbo Elaine, they offer rum, cigars, and prayers, opening the veil between worlds. As Papa Legba appears, his presence both commands reverence and issues a cryptic warning of the dangers ahead. The ceremony deepens with the arrival of Ayizan, the protective mother of initiates, who offers guidance but reinforces the precariousness of their path. Solène feels the weight of her journey intensify as she steps closer to the mysteries of the lwa and the fragile balance between worlds.

In the eerie stillness of the night, Solène is pulled into a dreamlike realm, where she encounters a shadowy, malevolent figure with glowing amber eyes. The entity warns her of the fragile balance between the worlds and her role in it. Waking in cold sweat, Solène realizes the line between dreams and reality is blurring, and a dark presence now shadows her every step.

Solène steps into her dormitory, a warm and mystical space nestled within ancient roots, where she meets her lively and welcoming roommate, Timone. The two quickly bond, with Timone’s infectious energy easing Solène’s anxieties about the academy. As their conversation deepens, Timone reveals unsettling rumors about student disappearances and the forbidden realm of chanpwèl. Together, they resolve to uncover the truth, forging a partnership that promises adventure and danger in equal measure.